Economics A Look at Thailand’s Position in the 2024 Emerging Asia Manufacturing Indexby ASEAN Briefing May 14, 2024The EAMI 2024 report, conducted by Dezan Shira & Associates, assesses the state of manufacturing in Asia. It predicts a... Read more
Philippines Philippines Signs Second Protocol of ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA)by ASEAN Briefing April 10, 2024The Philippines ratified the Second Protocol of AANZFTA to enhance trade, investment, and market access, aligning with ASEAN's economic goals. Read more
Asean Shifting Supply Chains from China to Southeast Asiaby Li Zhong and Bui Dung February 23, 2024Many multinational companies have been gradually shifting segments of their supply chain out of China due to cost considerations. The... Read more
Asean Philippines and South Korea Sign Free Trade Agreementby ASEAN Briefing October 3, 2023One of the major victories for South Korea in the FTA is the elimination of tariffs on numerous automotive units... Read more
Philippines Philippines opens public services sector to 100% foreign investmentby Akanksha Singh May 11, 2023The amended Public Service Act is expected to boost the Philippines' competitiveness and attractiveness as an investment destination in Southeast... Read more
Philippines The Philippines’ 12th Foreign Investment Negative List: Implications for Foreign Investorsby ASEAN Briefing November 14, 2022The Philippines’ 12th Regular Foreign Investment Negative List was issued in June 2022, providing foreign investors with greater access to... Read more
Taiwan How will China’s economic slowdown affect emerging markets?by Oxford Business Group February 8, 2023A Chinese economic slowdown, particularly in the industrial sector, could pose challenges for emerging markets, especially those that export a... Read more
Philippines New Requirements for MSME Franchise Holders in the Philippinesby ASEAN Briefing August 8, 2022MSMEs in the Philippines are defined as businesses that employ between 10 to 200 workers and have asset sizes (excluding... Read more